The moniker of "Crane Bedi" that I got during my stint with Delhi Traffic Police forms the essence of this blog. A crane clears the way and makes pathways. This is where I express my thoughts and share my experiences and concerns for a better world.

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Sunday, July 30, 2017

Be in office when u must. Be in the field
when u must. Striking the right balance with correct timing is the key
to responsive administration.

Learning Institutions must impart this
essential skill to all professionals. It's true of both public and
private sector. A stitch in time saves nine. Early intervention helps
prevention. And timely intervention checks further decline. In the
Government sector it assures people of a responsive governance which is
transparent. In the private sector it establishes leadership with
concern for quality and care. All these qualities are needed in all
public services anyway. Equally applicable in personal or social issues.
Situations only vary.

Tuesday, July 25, 2017

It's not the selection only that is critical but who does the CVO report
to. If as CVO he/she is also a CS and reports to CM is conflict of
interest.

To ensure independence and higher accountability of the CVO
the officer is not only to be clean but also clear of his own conduct
and also clear of reporting pressures from his next senior. It's the
annual appraisal from the next senior which inhibits exposures.

Which is
why CVOs are seen more going after small fish not the sharks..When info
of sharks and crocodiles is in public domain. These insecure CVOs go
after rats and mosquitoes..Infact such placed CVOs are seen to be afraid
of even an inquiry if it is concerning their own boss/es. Hence we need
to carefully examine who do they report to and what independence of
reporting the CVOs have.

My suggestion would be that CVO work ought not
be combined with any other to avoid more supervisors. And they must
report to CVC. This is what will bring the much needed respect and fear
required in administration today.

Sunday, July 16, 2017

So much being exposed about corruption in jails. It's bound to be there wherever there is no transparency in its living and oversight.

Any leadership which wants to check corruption will ensure the following.

1 optimum use of technology. Install cameras all over and save recordings of it to be viewed and stored as evidence.No one escape the eye of the camera.

2. Visit the Prisons regularly, personally. 3. Install feedback systems which protect whistle blowers. 4. And take need based action on feedback. 5. Bring in spirituality training in prisons not only for prisoners but staff too. 6. None of the above needs more budgets. 7. We can begin with what we have. 8. Try these few measures to begin with.9. Key is, does the leadership want integrity???

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Never realised that being a Functional Governor and being People Sensitive would cause so much of distress to some?

--Going by what has appeared in the papers today in Puducherry. I am in Delhi today on the invitation of our Honorable President bidding farewell to all Governors and Lt Governors and Administrators.

It's so evident that going along with status quo is more acceptable to some. And changing things for the better is disturbing. Which is why many choose a safe route of No Change. Play safe. And let people suffer in so many ways.

I have seen this in al my life so far. But I have believed in solutions for the benefit of people who we are meant for. Hence none of this comes as a surprise to me. I am for a duty to be done and will keep doing as per the laws and the rules. The Judiciary is the final arbiter. We can always go to it. Let truth prevail. I shall be back in Puducherry to resume my duties day just after another day.

Sunday, July 02, 2017

Along with Swachh Rallies, Yoga learning from RajNivas, opening up of RajNivas to People of Puducherry and putting in place strong vigilance systems and more, Team RajNivas has included focus on residents behind bars. Which is the Puducherry prison.

Object is to ensure prison works as a reformatory not a place of recycling of crime and contamination.

Once an inmate is inside prison he will get educated, skilled and learn

Once released he then shall be a valuable member of the society.

As a strong crime prevention and rehabilitation measure the released prisoner will be linked with the police beat officer of who will ensure close watch so that the released prisoner does not slip into alcoholism or bad company.

This will ensure methodical community policing in the real sense.

The Prison reform model will be a 3 Cs based. It shall be Collective, Corrective and Community based.

Educated and skilled prisoners inside along with missionary NGOs will be teamed up with.

Donations of Old Schools books shall be sought from schools to provide books to all inmates according to their need. ( no cost to the Govt in any way).

Yoga and hobbies too shall be NGO and CSR supported.

Puducherry Prison will be taken towards systematic and sustainable prison reforms.